Effort in classroom routines.

After the first two classes of my sixth grade research seminar in the library, students should begin to know the class routines.  When they arrive at the library, they get their folders, read the agenda on the white board and begin their warm up exercise. Most students need reminders after the first class so I reinforce what they have done by complimenting students who have followed the routines correctly.  I give small token prizes to students who have done this accomplishment. They can pick either erasers, bookmarks or pencils out out my "Prize Batman Bucket".  I think that this is a great way to start the year and help students model for each other.  I find that they do make an extra effort to learn and follow the routines much easier when they are recognized and soon everyone is achieving this small goal.